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China launches security investigation into US chipmaker Micron Technology Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into major US memory chipmaker Micron Technology, a move to “protect national security”, it said on Monday the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing.The investigation intensifies an already bitter battle for supremacy in the semiconductor sector between Beijing and Washington … Continue reading China has revealed a security flaw at US chipmaker Micron.

Malaysia’s parliament on Monday approved sweeping legislative reforms to scrap the mandatory death penalty, reduce the number of crimes punishable by death and abolish natural life sentences, a move cautiously welcomed by advocacy groups. defence of rights. Malaysia has maintained a moratorium on executions since it first pledged to abolish the death penalty in 2018.However, … Continue reading Malaysia abolished the mandatory death penalty and made life imprisonment a natural act

The day before another significant day of strikes and protests over his pension changes, President Emmanuel Macron called a crisis meeting of cabinet ministers. Tensions were high. Unions have pledged to continue large-scale rallies to force the government to renege on its position for close to two weeks after Macron forced the new bill through … Continue reading As further protests loom, French President Macron convenes a crisis meeting.

According to a BBC story, the government has declared that the sale of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, would be prohibited in the UK as part of a campaign against anti-social behaviour. It is also known as NOS, and it is, after cannabis, the drug that 16 to 24 year olds use the … Continue reading The UK has outlawed laughing gas, the second-most popular drug among teenagers.

The most recent act of vandalism against Hindu temples in Australia occurred on Saturday when pro-Khalistan supporters assaulted a renowned Hindu temple in Brisbane.The most recent act of vandalism against Hindu temples in Australia occurred on Saturday when pro-Khalistan supporters assaulted a renowned Hindu temple in Brisbane. At Brisbane’s Shree Laxmi Narayan Temple, the incident … Continue reading In Australia, a Hindu temple was vandalised for the fourth time in two months.

Mevlut Cavusoglu, the Turkish and Hungarian foreign ministers, said at a news conference in Ankara that the meeting would take place on March 9.After being postponed in January due to a dispute over protests conducted in Stockholm, Turkey said on Monday that NATO accession discussions with Sweden and Finland will take place the following month.Mevlut … Continue reading NATO Proposal Discussions with Turkey in March by Sweden and Finland.

Israel has denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but has only provided protective gear and humanitarian help to Kiev. The first meeting between the two leaders since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year will take place on Thursday in Kyiv, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry’s Eli Cohen. Israel has denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but … Continue reading For the first time since Russia’s invasion, the Israeli Foreign Minister is in Ukraine.

The plot to target a highly secure mosque here in the capital of Pakistan’s restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was hatched in Afghanistan and funded by their intelligence agency, the country’s law enforcement officials probing the suicide attack said on Tuesday. On January 30, a Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up during the afternoon prayers in … Continue reading Peshawar mosque attack: Conspiracy hatched in Afghanistan, says Pakistan’s law enforcement officials

The report said that illegal crossings by migrants from these four countries were down more than 95 percent. It added that the number of migrants stopped along the Mexico border last month to about 150,000, down from 251,487 in December. On Thursday, the government said that almost 1,000 children who were separated from their parents … Continue reading Cartels charge $21,000 from Indians to help them illegally cross the US border: Sheriff

On January 30, 2023, a Taliban suicide bomber detonated himself in a mosque full of worshippers during afternoon prayers in the high-security area of Pakistan’s unrest-plagued Peshawar city, killing at least 61 people and injuring more than 150 others, largely policemen, according to officials. Around 1.40 pm, worshippers, including members of the police, army, and … Continue reading A mosque blast in Peshawar, Pakistan, left 61 people killed and 150 injured

Hiroshi Suzuki, the ambassador of Japan to India, stated here on Saturday that India is the key to securing world peace and development. He added that “In light of Japan’s G7 chair this year and India’s G20 leadership, strong cooperation between the two nations is more crucial than ever. The Japanese envoy stated that the … Continue reading According to the Japanese envoy, India is the key to world peace and prosperity

India declared on Friday that it wants to change the 62-year-old Indus Water Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan. It did this in response to what it described as Pakistan’s “intransigence” in resolving disagreements over the Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects, both of which are located in Jammu and Kashmir. India also objected to Pakistan’s “unilateral” decision … Continue reading Pakistan receives a notice from India to modify the 1960 Indus Water Treaty

Following a Lunar New Year celebration, a gunman opened fire at a ballroom dance club in the Los Angeles region, killing 10 people and injuring 10, leading to a manhunt for the perpetrator in the nation’s latest mass shooting disaster. The injured were brought to hospitals and, according to Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Capt. Andrew … Continue reading Ten people were killed in a shooting incident at Monterey Park in Los Angeles, California

In order to combat Russian aggression, the United States has announced another military aid package for Ukraine at $2.5 billion, bringing the total amount of U.S. military aid to $27.5 billion. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Thursday that “this assistance package will provide Ukraine with hundreds of additional armoured vehicles, including Stryker armoured … Continue reading The United States announces an additional $2.5 billion in military funding for Ukraine

The highest-ranking meeting between the leaders of the United States and China since their Presidents decided to look into ways to strengthen relations that have expanded progressively tense in recent years takes place on January 18 when U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen takes a seat with her Chinese counterpart. Vice Premier Liu and Ms. Yellen’s … Continue reading U.S. and Chinese officials will meet to discuss the economy and reduce tension

According to concerns that the South Asian nation’s foreign exchange reserves are rapidly depleting, the United States wants to see Pakistan in an economically viable position.  Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves reportedly fell to $4.3 billion last week, which is claimed to be sufficient for three weeks’ worth of imports.  Despite the government’s efforts to support … Continue reading Wish to see Pakistan in a situation where its economy is stable: the U.S. 

Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, has requested “serious and honest conversations” with Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India, regarding “hot topics like Kashmir.” Mr. Sharif stated that Pakistan has taken its lessons after three wars with India and emphasised that it now wants stability with its neighbour in an interview with Dubai-based … Continue reading Only after India reverses its prohibition of Article 370 will PM Sharif want to meet with PM Modi, said Pakistan PMO

According to Cirium Fleets data, Vijay Mallya’s now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines previously utilised the Nepalese passenger plane that crashed into a river gorge on January 16 with 72 people on board. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Yeti Airlines’ 9N-ANC ATR-72 aircraft crashed on the bank of the Seti River between the old airport … Continue reading Kingfisher Airlines, operated by Vijay Mallya, formerly owned the crashed Nepal jet

President Joe Biden’s residence in Wilmington, Delaware, and a workplace in Washington, D.C., both had documents with classified markings, according to the U.S. Attorney-General Merrick Garland, who on January 12 named a special counsel to look into the matter. The declaration came after Mr. Biden acknowledged earlier in the day that certain documents discovered in … Continue reading A special counsel is appointed by the U.S. Attorney General to look into Joe Biden’s files

On Thursday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) decided to extend a $2 billion loan that has already been made and to make a $1 billion loan extra to help Pakistan, which is short on cash, deal with its economic problems, especially its rapidly decreasing foreign exchange reserves. The announcement was made by the office of … Continue reading UAE to extend $2 billion loan and provide an extra $1 billion: Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office

According to the Beijing embassy, China has stopped providing short-term visas to South Koreans in answer to Seoul’s implementation of travel constraints on Chinese tourists due to COVID threats. The granting of short-term visas for Korean citizens will be suspended by Chinese embassies and consulates in Korea, the Chinese embassy in Seoul announced, adding that … Continue reading South Koreans’ short-term visas are suspended by China as retaliation

Just one week after the arrival of his leftist challenger, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters invaded Congress, the Supreme Court, and the presidential palace in the nation’s capital on Sunday. They refused to recognise their candidate’s electoral defeat. Thousands of protesters broke over security barriers, scaled roofs, shattered windows, and entered … Continue reading Rioters supporting Bolsonaro attack Brazil’s highest levels of government

According to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, India will respond to Sri Lanka’s appeal for debt restructuring by the end of January. Sri Lanka is in trouble financially.  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has offered Sri Lanka a $2.9 billion bridging loan in exchange for financial assurances from its three largest creditors, China, Japan, and India. These … Continue reading Sri Lanka’s proposal for debt restructuring will receive an answer from India before the end of January: R. Wickremesinghe

On January 6, 2023, artillery exchanges bombarded the war-torn cities of eastern Ukraine against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unilateral command for his army to cease hostilities for 36 hours. Putin earlier this week ordered a brief respite in hostilities that was due to last until Friday at 9:00 GMT. It would have been the first … Continue reading Ignoring Vladimir Putin’s command for a ceasefire, attacks continue in eastern Ukraine

According to a State Department official, the US is doing everything it can to minimize the wait times for visa interview appointments in India as quickly as possible. Ned Price, a spokesperson for the State Department, told the media at his daily press conference that “visa processing is rebounding quicker than predicted and over the … Continue reading Making every attempt to shorten the duration of the visa interview appointments in India: U.S.

On Tuesday, the U.N. Security Council officially welcomed Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland, who now hold the two-year seats that they won without opposition in June. The ambassadors of the five nations on Tuesday raised their national flags beside that of other members outside the council rooms, continuing a custom that Kazakhstan inaugurated in … Continue reading New members of the U.N. Security Council are welcomed, including two newcomers

As lawlessness persists in the wake of Mahsa Amini’s demise, Iranian police have reportedly started reminding women to retain wearing their required headscarves even in cars, according to media reports on Monday. Iran has been shaken by protests ever after Iranian-Kurdish Amini, 22, died on September 16 after being detained in Tehran for allegedly violating … Continue reading Iran issues an alert on wearing a head scarf while driving: media

On January 1, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was ignored by outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro as he assumed office for a third term as president of Brazil, underscoring the severe divisions the seasoned leftist inherits. After an acrimonious election in October, the 77-year-old former metalworker who presided over Brazil from 2003 to 2010 took the … Continue reading Brazil’s President Lula da Silva begins serving a third term in office

At least four persons, including three police officers, were murdered in a terrorist attack on a police checkpoint in the Suez Canal city of Ismailia, Egypt, according to the Islamic State organisation.  In a report issued by its Amaq news agency late on Saturday, the extremist group made the attack its own. Armed militants attacked … Continue reading Islamic State claims responsibility for a four-death strike against Egypt’s police

There were times when India “had to stand alone” during its tenure as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in 2021–2022, but it did not compromise the values it holds sacred, according to the representative of New Delhi here. On December 1, India assumed the UN Security Council’s (UNSC) monthly rotating presidency for … Continue reading There were times during India’s UNSC term when it was necessary to act alone: UN envoy Ruchira Kamboj

The defence chiefs of the United States and India have exchanged opinions on the regional and global security environment and spoken about measures to strengthen bilateral collaboration and interoperability in an effort to strengthen military ties between the two nations. The call between Chief of the Indian Defence Force Gen. Anil Chauhan and U.S. Joint … Continue reading U.S. and Indian defence chiefs spoke about the problem of global security as tensions along the India-China border have grown

In his first known journey outside of the nation since Russia’s invasion started in February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was travelling to Washington on December 21 for a meeting with President Joe Biden and a speech to a joint session of Congress.  After 10 months of a horrific war that has resulted in tens of … Continue reading As the battle continues, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden and address Congress

The London High Court ruled on Monday that Britain’s proposal to deport migrants to Rwanda is legal, upholding Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s high-stakes political vow to address the record number of migrant arrivals in small boats. The plan, which was unveiled in April, calls for sending thousands of migrants who land in Britain from a … Continue reading Court decides that the U.K.’s plan to deport Rwandan asylum seekers is legal

At a U.N. biodiversity summit early on Monday, negotiators came to a historic agreement that would be the largest attempt to safeguard the world’s lands and oceans and provide crucial funding to save biodiversity in developing countries. The global framework is announced, in Montreal, on the final day of the COP15 United Nations Biodiversity Conference. … Continue reading At the COP15 summit in Canada, a historic biodiversity agreement is signed

Chief of Bangladesh Air Force Air Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan stated here on Saturday that India and Bangladesh have a crucial role to play in safeguarding the security of the region. Mr. Hannan, who was the chief guest at the combined graduation parade of flight cadets from several branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF), … Continue reading India and Bangladesh are important players in maintaining regional security: Chief of Bangladesh’s Air Force

According to Andy Levin, a departing Democratic congressman, India is at risk of turning into a Hindu nationalist state. In his final statement to the U.S. House of Representatives, the 62-year-old Congressman, who identified himself as a “lifelong human rights supporter,” claimed that despite the dreadful circumstances in many parts of the world, the U.S. … Continue reading Hindu nationalism could spread to India, according to a US congressman

In a covert attack on China and its close ally Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar asserted at a public discussion at the UN Security Council on Wednesday that multilateral platforms are being abused to defend and protect terrorists. Mr. Jaishankar also stated that the ripple effects of conflict situations have made a strong case … Continue reading Multilateral venues are being abused to defend and shield terrorists: Jaishankar at UNSC

Pakistan announced that it is distributing a new “dossier” on terrorism to UNSC members that claim Indian agencies were involved in “masterminding” a 2021 explosion near Hafiz Saeed’s home in Lahore as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar prepares to preside over a UN Security Council meeting on terrorism on Thursday.  India will preside over the … Continue reading On Thursday, the EAM will preside over a UNSC session on counterterrorism while Pakistan makes accusations against India

A former senior Indian official stated on December 13, 2022 that the December 9 clash along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, which followed an attempted transgression by more than 600 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops that were repulsed by the Indian Army, has highlighted the growing risks of “strategic miscalculation” along … Continue reading Growing violations by the PLA on the LAC could lead to a “strategic blunder” if India pushes China back

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy intensified efforts to secure international assistance over the Russian invasion, which is dragging into its tenth month, and President Joe Biden told his Ukrainian counterpart on December 11 that the United States is prioritising efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences.  A lot of Ukrainians were left in the dark and cold as … Continue reading Ukrainian diplomacy intensifies amidst violence and power shortages

According to a new estimate released on Friday, there were 30% more journalists killed while carrying out their jobs in 2022 than there were in 2021 due to the conflict Russia is waging in Ukraine, the unrest in Haiti, and the rise in criminal group violence in Mexico. According to the International Federation of Journalists, … Continue reading At least 67 media professionals and journalists will die on the job in 2022

The Biden Administration is trying to address the “high demand of these visa services,” the White House said on Thursday and is aware of the long waits for visa appointments in India. At her daily news conference, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre assured reporters that the Biden administration was aware of the problems. She … Continue reading The White House is aware of significant delays in visa appointments in India

The White House has encouraged Congress to pass a bill that would do away with the per-country limit on green cards so that American employers could focus on hiring people based on their skills rather than their place of birth. If the bill were to pass, it would help many thousands of immigrants, particularly Indian … Continue reading Indian Americans will benefit from the approval of the law that does rid of the per-country quota for Green Cards

China has taken a number of actions that sharply reverse some of the strictest anti-COVID-19 regulations. The extent of the lockdown will only apply to certain apartment floors and buildings, as opposed to neighbourhoods and entire districts, according to the notification made on Wednesday. Schools, where there have been no outbreaks, must resume in-class instruction, … Continue reading China says it will relax its harsh anti-COVID-19 regulations

In retaliation for the South’s live-fire drills in an area along the interior border, North Koreaon Tuesday launched a barrage of artillery shells into the waters close to its rival South Koreafor the second straight day.Following South Korean artillery drills in an area close to their land border, the North KoreanPeople’s Army General Staff claimed … Continue reading North Korea re-fires artillery over South’s training exercises

Authorities claim that new virus varieties are weaker, and China is relaxing some of thestrictest anti-virus measures in the world. However, they have not yet indicated when theycould abandon the “zero-Covid” plan, which has driven millions of people indoors, sparkedunrest, and sparked calls for President Xi Jinping to step down. Industrial hubs, such asGuangzhou, which … Continue reading China relaxes rules but doesn’t indicate when “zero-Covid” willcease

On Saturday, tens of thousands of protesters from the labour movement marched through thecapital of South Korea to oppose attempts by the government to compel thousands of truckerswho had gone on strike over the cost of freight to return to work. The rallies in Seoul’svicinity of the National Assembly were not immediately associated with any … Continue reading In South Korea, thousands demonstrate in favour of truck drivers

In response to Pyongyang’s most recent and largest intercontinental ballistic missile test lastmonth, the US imposed penalties on three senior North Korean officials involved in thecountry’s nuclear programmes on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The three people wereidentified by the U.S. Treasury Department as Jon Il Ho, Yu Jin, and Kim Su Gil; they wereall singled … Continue reading Following a missile test, the United States sanctions three NorthKorean officials

According to a media report on December 1, a Pakistani team meeting with Russiancounterparts requested a 30–40% discount on crude oil, but Moscow rejected the request, stating that all volumes were already promised. During negotiations on Wednesday in Moscow, the delegation—which included StateMinister for Petroleum Musadik Malik, Secretary for Petroleum Capt (Retd) MuhammadMahmood, joint secretary, … Continue reading Russia declines Pakistan’s request for a 30-40% discount on crude oil

The Islamabad High Court on Monday granted 3 days of protective bail to Former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a terrorism case filed against him for threatening a female judge, police and other state institutions in a rally. The FIR registered against him at a police station in Islamabad said that during a rally held … Continue reading Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan granted protective bail after in a terrorism case

Joe Biden’s administration will pursue talks with Afghanistan on releasing billions of dollars in Afghanistan’s foreign held assets despite it’s frustration with Taliban and Afghan Central Bank, according to sources. US State Department and Treasury officials communicated their assent to independent analysts 12 days after a CIA strike that killed former Al Qaeda leader Ayman … Continue reading US to pursue talks with Afghanistan despite frustration with Taliban

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hseing Joong, announced on Sunday that the country will repeal a colonial-era law that criminalises gay sex. He further stated that the attitude of people have shifted from what they were 15 years ago when the law was implemented. The repeal of section 377A of Singapore Penal Code, inherited from the … Continue reading Singapore to repeal law against sex between consenting men

Ahead of Ukraine’s 31st Independence Day, Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky warns of an ugly, vicious attack by Russia. This warning comes after Russian forces attacked the southern and eastern part of the country, shelling near Europe’s biggest nuclear plant in Ukraine. In his nightly video address, President Zelensky urged the citizens to not let Russia … Continue reading Zelensky warns of vicious Russian attack before Ukraine’s Independence Day

United States WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) star Brittney Grinner has been sentenced to serve 9 years in jail by a Russian court on Thursday over a charge of drug possession. United States President Joe Biden expressed his dissatisfaction calling the ruling “unacceptable.” The two-time Olympic winner and six-time WNBA all star was found guilty … Continue reading United States Basketball star Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in jail in Russia

China conducted several precision missile strikes off the eastern coast of Taiwan and the Taiwan strait as amid the visit by US House of Representatives speaker, Nancy Pelosi, as tensions between the countries intensify to the highest level in decades. The military exercises conducted by China involved the firing of long range explosive projectiles as … Continue reading China launches missiles off the Taiwan cost after Nancy Pelosi’s visit

23rd July, 2022 Ukraine and Russia on Friday signed an agreement to reopen the Ukrainian Black Sea ports for the export of grains after two months of talks headed by the United Nations and Turkey. The landmark agreement between two of the world’s biggest grain producers comes with the hope of preventing an international food … Continue reading Ukraine, Russia sign deal to reopen grains export amid escalating tensions

A temple, several homes and shops owned and belonging to the Hindu community were vandalised in South-western Bangladesh over a Facebook post which allegedly belittled Islam and instigated anger among people. Several homes were vandalised by a mob with one house being torched in the Sahapara village in Narail District. The mob further attacked a … Continue reading Temples, Homes vandalised in Bangladesh over a Facebook Post

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky suspended Ivan Bakanov, head of Ukraine’s spy agency (SBU), and Iryna Venediktova, the general prosecutor, citing hundreds of cases of treason in the organisation and collaboration by people within their departments as well as other government agencies on Sunday. In a video address on Sunday, Zelensky said that there were over … Continue reading Vladimir Zelensky suspends Ukraine’s top security chief and general prosecutor

By maheshwari. G7 leaders has planned to raise $600 billion over 5 years in private and public fund to finance needed infrastructure of developing countries and china’s older, multitrillion-dollor belt and road project on Sunday in the name of “partnerships for global infrastructure and investment”. It was renamed and newly relaunched by G7 leaders. Biden … Continue reading G7 planned to raise $600 billion by five year

India on Thursday guaranteed Sri Lanka that it stands prepared to help the island country’s speedy monetary recuperation through advancing ventures, network and reinforcing financial linkage as a four-part designation drove by Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra met the nation’s top initiative, including President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, here. Sri Lanka is confronting the most terrible monetary emergency … Continue reading Ready to help Lanka’s quick eco recovery through promoting investments: India

Locals raced to cover the dead Thursday and dug by hand through the rubble of their homes looking for overcomers of a strong tremor in eastern Afghanistan that killed no less than 1,000 individuals. The Taliban and the worldwide local area that escaped their takeover attempted to carry help to the catastrophe’s casualties. Under a … Continue reading Afghans bury dead, dig for survivors after quake kills 1,000

A Bulgarian government emergency Thursday took steps to discolor an European Union culmination that was expected to support the EU participation any expectations of Balkan nations and to show Western purpose even with Russia’s conflict in Ukraine. Bulgaria’s parliament casted a ballot no-certainty Wednesday in the alliance legislature of Prime Minister Kiril Petkov, introducing a … Continue reading Bulgarian political crisis casts shadow over Balkans summit

Concurring with tenacious cyberattacks against Ukraine, state-upheld Russian programmers have participated in “essential surveillance” against legislatures, think tanks, organizations and help bunches in 42 nations supporting Kyiv, Microsoft said in a report on Wednesday. “Starting from the beginning of the conflict, the Russian focusing (of Ukraine’s partners) has been fruitful 29% of the time,” Microsoft … Continue reading Russian cyber spying targets 42 Ukraine allies: Microsoft

A court in Iran on Thursday requested the United States government to pay more than $4 billion to the groups of Iranian atomic researchers who have been killed in designated assaults as of late, state-run media revealed. The generally emblematic decision highlights the raising pressures among Iran and the West over Tehran’s quickly progressing atomic … Continue reading Iran orders US to pay compensation for slain nuke scientists

The British government said Monday that the different send off rocket frameworks it is proposing to Ukraine will bring “a huge lift in capacity” for the country’s endeavors to oppose Russia’s attack. “On the off chance that the worldwide local area proceeds with its help, I accept Ukraine can win” its conflict against Russia, British … Continue reading UK boosts Ukraine support with high-tech missile system

A provincial lead representative in Ukraine says what is happening in a key eastern town has declined. Luhansk Gov. Serhiy Haidai said Monday that furious battling was going on in the city of Sievierodonetsk in the focal point of the Russian hostile. He depicted the battle circumstance as “very powerful.” “Our safeguards figured out how … Continue reading Ukraine says east under relentless Russian attacks

China guarded its tactical pilots on Monday, saying they acted appropriately and were safeguarding its sway, following late protests by Canada and Australia that Chinese planes took part in dangerous moves with their airplane over the Pacific. Protection Ministry representative Wu Qian said China “quickly took sensible, powerful and proficient measures in light of Canada’s … Continue reading China rejects Canadian, Australian charges in air encounters

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday selected finance serve Lawrence Wong as the Deputy Prime Minister from June 13, making ready for the cutting edge pioneer from his party to lead the country. The declaration comes two months after Lawrence, 49, was embraced by his friends as the head of the decision People’s … Continue reading PM Lee promotes Finance Minister to be Singapore’s deputy PM from June 13

-Yashi Agarwal Date: 12th April 2022 On Sunday, in Pakistan, the opposition parties nominated Shehbaz Sharif for Muslim League-Nawaz as their joint candidate for the post of prime minister of Pakistan. Shehbaz Sharif is the brother of Nawaz Sharif. The chief of the Pakistan Muslim League, Nawaz tweeted, “Special thanks to media, civil society, lawyers, … Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif Nominated as Pakistan PM Candidate, Bilawal Bhutto Likely to Be Foreign Minister

-Yashi Agarwal Date: 11th April 2022 On Thursday, a student of India who is from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, was shot dead in Canada, Toronto. At shooting, police find him at the place named, Sherbourne subway station as Kartik Vasudev, who was 21 years old. He was studying course management. As per reports, Kartik was killed … Continue reading Indian Student Shot Dead in Canada, EAM Jaishankar Expresses Condolences

-Yashi Agarwal Date:8th April 2022 On Wednesday, 6th April, Pope Francis said “ever more horrendous cruelty” in Ukraine, after the incident of murder of civilians in the town of Bucha near the capital. Nowadays there is a war going on in Ukraine, there is no relief and hope, instead attests to new atrocities, such as … Continue reading Bucha Killings | Pope Slams ‘Horrendous Cruelty’ in Ukraine

-Yashi Agarwal Date: 07th April 2022 The President of Ukraine Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, demanded “accountability” on 5th April at the U.N. Security Council for Russia’s crimes. He urged immediate action against Moscow, calling for the term “accountability” for the atrocities against civilians, as they were afraid of Russia’s reason are they preparing new offensives to … Continue reading At UNSC Meeting, Zelenskyy Demands ‘Accountability’ For Russia ‘Crimes’

-Yashi Agarwal Date: 06, April 2022 Sri Lanka Opposition Reject the Bid for Unity. On Monday, the president of Sri Lanka ‘Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa’ invited all the parties in the parliament to work with him and address the country’s spiraling crisis. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party leader ‘Sajith Premadasa said that on 4th April, … Continue reading OPPOSITION REJECTS GOTABAYA CALL TO JOIN THE CABINET AMID CRISIS

Charvi Date: 7 April 2022 On Wednesday, i.e., 6 April 2022, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion under Rule 193 regarding the crisis in Ukraine and its implications, said that India will be “glad” to help in bringing about a resolution for the crisis in Ukraine. Dr. Jaishankar … Continue reading India offers help to end Russia-Ukraine conflict

-Yashi Agarwal Date: 5th April 2022 Germany reports a rise in attacks against Russian, Ukrainian migrants The Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said on Tuesday, “Attack against Russia and Ukrainian migrants in Germany have risen since this all started of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine”.  She also told that since the end of the month of February … Continue reading Rise In Attacks Against Russian, Ukrainian migrants

Charvi Date: 6 April 2022 On Tuesday, i.e., 5 April 2022, Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa lost his parliamentary majority. However, there is no vote of confidence scheduled yet to test the strength of the government or Opposition. Loss of majority was infered from the conduct of a group of law-makers from the ruling party … Continue reading Gotabaya loses majority in Parliament

Charvi Date: 5 April 2022 On Monday, i.e., 4 April 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden called President Vladimir Putin “a war criminal” and asked for a war crimes trial over the alleged atrocities against civilians in Bucha, Ukraine. Biden also expressed his willingness to impose more sanctions on Russia.  Earlier, Mr. Biden has called Mr. … Continue reading Putin should face war crimes trial: Biden

Russia’s conflict in Ukraine since February 24 has killed large number of individuals, diminished whole urban communities to rubble and constrained millions to escape their homes. The biggest military struggle in Europe since World War II has likewise disturbed the worldwide security request and sent perilous waves through the worldwide economy. A glance at critical … Continue reading Russian war in Ukraine marks 1 month with no end in sight

A US official says the United States will welcome up to 100,000 outcasts from Ukraine as 3.5 million escape Russia’s attack. The authority talked on the state of obscurity in front of the declaration later Thursday. The White House has been saying for a really long time that the US would acknowledge evacuees from Ukraine, … Continue reading US to welcome up to 1L refugees from Ukraine

The UN Security Council on Wednesday predominantly crushed a Russian goal that recognized Ukraine’s developing compassionate requirements – – however didn’t make reference to the Russian attack that caused the heightening emergency which has left huge number of Ukrainians in urgent need of food, water and asylum. To be embraced, Russia required at least nine … Continue reading UN Council defeats Russia resolution on Ukraine

Bringing an immediate but temporary relief for Indian medical students enrolled in Ukrainian colleges, Ukrainian colleges have decided to commence online classes, to prevent loss of education to students due to the ongoing war. Students were informed of the move through mail from their universities in Ukraine. Although Poland, the UAE, Hungary as well as … Continue reading Ukrainian Colleges Offer Online Classes

Charvi Date: 16 March 2022 Russia and Ukraine have stepped up diplomatic efforts to end the war on Monday. The Ukrainian and Russian negotiators will talk again, even after Russia attacked a military training base near the Polish border and fighting raged elsewhere.   Russia and Ukraine gave optimistic assessments after the negotiations. “Russia is … Continue reading Ukraine-Russia Talks

On Wednesday i.e., 9 March, Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman informed the media that Russia’s interests not lie in overthrowing the government of Ukraine while it aims at ensuring Ukraine’s neutral status. Ms. Zakharova added that Russia’s military operation was going strictly in line with its plan. Ms. Zakharova said, “The Army’s aim is … Continue reading Overthrowing Ukraine govt. is not our goal, says Russia

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, dismissed Russia’s claims that the U.S. has chemical and biological weapons labs in Ukraine. Ms. Paski tweeted that these claims are “preposterous” and warned that Russia might be preparing the ground for using such weapons in Ukraine or that it may be setting up a false flag operation using … Continue reading U.S. speculates false flag chemical attacks by Russia

After two incidents of civilians being shot in gunfire by Russian forces, on Monday Russia has announced that they are ready to open humanitarian corridors in several Ukrainian cities. Moscow’s Defence Ministry announced plans for humanitarian corridors from several bombarded cities and said a “regime of silence” had started at 0700 GMT. Ukraine denied accepting … Continue reading Russia Ready to Open Humanitarian Corridor

India has launched Operation Ganga to evacuate Indian nationals from Ukraine, which is marred by conflict. As per an official, “Under the Operation Ganga, so far 76 flights have brought over 15,920 Indians back to India. Out of these, 13 flights landed in the last 24 hours”. Officials added that over 21,000 Indians have come … Continue reading Evacuation from Ukraine is Underway

On Thursday, i.e, 3 March 2022, hours after India declared that its plans to evacuate nationals from Kharkiv were disrupted, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that a large number of Indian students “continue” to remain “hostage” in a train station in Kharkiv. As per Mr. Putin, the Ukrainian forces are preventing foreign citizens from leaving … Continue reading Putin says, Indian students hostage in Kharkiv

On Friday, i.e., 5 March 2022, at least 56 people were killed and 194 wounded in a suicide bomb at a Shia mosque in the north-western Pakistan city of Peshawar. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing. The blast happened in the Kocha Risaldar area of the city, moments before Friday prayers were to … Continue reading Blast at Pakistan’s Shia Mosque

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voted 141-5 (35 abstentions) to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling upon Moscow to unconditionally withdraw its troops. The voting was convened after representatives, from across the world, made remarks over two days at a special emergency session of the UNGA and a similar resolution failed to pass the … Continue reading UNGA asks Russia to Pull Back Troops

The Ukraine Crisis is marred by a number of unfortunate incidents. As per United Nations report, nearly 6,77,000 refugees have fled Ukraine for safety in neighbouring countries, while around a million people are estimated to be internally displaced. The UN Refugee Agency chief Filippo Grandi said, “the numbers of people on the move was extremely … Continue reading Ukraine Crisis

After Russia’s attack on Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden announced additional sanctions on Russian entities and individuals. On Thursday,  during a televised address to the nation Biden said, “Putin chose this war. Andbnow he and his country will bear the consequences… Today, I’m authorising additional strong sanctions and new limitations on what can be exported … Continue reading U.S. Imposes Additional Sanctions on Russia

On Thursday i.e., 24 February 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea. This attack, shocking for the international community, is being called the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since the Second World War. Russian missiles rained down on Ukrainian cities. Explosions of the missiles could be … Continue reading Russia Attacks Ukraine

On Tuesday, i.e., 22 February 2022, India’s Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla flagged off a convoy of 50 trucks carrying 2500 tonnes of wheat as humanitarian aid for Afghanistan at the India-Pakistan integrated checkpost (ICP). This was the first consignment out of about 1,000 truckloads which are scheduled to head for Jalalabad over the next few … Continue reading India Sends Aid to Afghanistan

The government of Pakistan has introduced a new cybercrime law that can get social media users jailed for up to five years for posting “fake news” about the military, judiciary or public officials. The maximum penalty has been set at five years and suspects won’t be granted bail, meaning the accused will await trial in … Continue reading Pakistan’s New Cyber Law

Charvi Date: 21 February 2022 On Saturday, i.e., 19 February 2022, Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, asked at the Munich Security Conference, if the Quad countries can offer financial assistance similar to that offered by China. Responding to him, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said, “Countries seeking loans should worry about unsustainable infrastructure … Continue reading Jaishankar Asks Bangladesh FM to Rethink Impractical Projects

Charvi Date: 16 February 2022 For the second time in Canadian history, emergency powers have been invoked in peacetime. On Monday, i.e., 14 February 2022, the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau invoked rarely used emergency powers to quell the paralyzing protests by truckers and others angry over Canada’s Covid-19 restrictions. “The federal government has invoked … Continue reading Canada invokes emergency powers to quell protests

Charvi Date: 15 February 2022 A major U.S.-Canada border crossing reopened late on Sunday almost a week after it was forced shut by truck driver-led protests against coronavirus restrictions, prompting police to quell the demonstration with a series of arrests.  The Freedom Convoy, demanding an end to federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates for cross-border traffic, had … Continue reading Canada- US Border Crossing Reopened

Sri Lanka has decided to launch its own ‘Aadhaar’. India has agreed to provide a grant to implement a ‘Unitary Digital Identity framework’, apparently modelled on the Aadhaar card. On Monday i.e., 7 February 2022, Sri Lanka’s Cabinet decided that the government will “prioritise” the implementation of the Framework as a national level programme. “Under … Continue reading Sri Lanka to launch its own ‘Aadhaar’

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he hoped to make a start towards a de-escalation of tensions over Ukraine, as he began talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Mr. Macron flew into Moscow at the start of a week of intense Western diplomacy aimed at easing fears of a Russian invasion of … Continue reading Macron meets Putin over Ukraine row

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai met with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, the IOC said in a statement Sunday. Following the meeting, Peng attended the mixed curling match between China and Norway, the IOC said.  Last year in November, Peng Shuai alleged that former Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli had forced her into sex during … Continue reading Peng Shuai Denies Sexual Assault Allegation and meets IOC president